Ziallyn
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"Kitteeeeeeeen." I massage my temple slightly as Rochelle starts banging on my door.
"The door isn't locked. Why do you have to shout and slam the door like that?" I let out a sigh.
The door swings open and my beautiful girlfriend steps in, her radiant smile making my heart skip a beat. My stomach flutters as if a swarm of butterflies has been set free, and I close my eyes for a moment, struggling to find the right words to express myself.
I open my eyes and see her standing there, her beauty making my heart skip a beat. I take a deep breath, attempting to calm the butterflies in my stomach. I can't help but feel overwhelmed by her presence, every fiber of my being yearning to reach out and hold her in my arms, but my mind remains stuck on what to say.
"Baby okay ka lang?"
"Yes,” I say, my heart skipping a beat as she takes a seat beside me. "What are you doing here? Where are the others?" Pulling her hand gently to bring her nearer.
"Nasa golf course kitten, Hindi naman ako marunong. Kinausap ko nalang si Jem bago pumunta rito," annoying.
"I have a question." It's odd, because I haven't even asked her anything yet. I wonder why she seems so nervous—as if she's afraid of something.
"Strawberry, dream, or what?" she asks, leaving me momentarily puzzled by her question.
"What are you talking about?" I ask in confusion, trying to make sense of her words.
"Ha? Akala ko ano na naman kasi, nakaka-trauma naman mga tanong mo baby," oh okay gets.
I was honest when I told her she was my first love. I am aware that she still harbors doubts, but I can assure her that my feelings for her are genuine and sincere. I have known her for a long time now, alam ko rin interesado siya sa pinsan ko. Sinubukan ni Pie ipakilala ako pero hindi ako interesado at tinanggihan ito. It's not that I didn't want her to be my friend— rather, I simply struggle with socializing with others.
I was surprised when I learned from Pixie that she was in a relationship, and it wasn't with Rochelle. I didn't express much interest in their relationship, so I didn't bother asking who it was she was with. Coincidentally, I never crossed paths with Rochelle together with Pixie after those details came to light.
I often observed her from afar, admiring her being. I didn't even recognize that I'd become like a creepy stalker, covertly keeping tabs on her. Geez, what a fool I am. Whenever she looked in my direction, I'd feign being occupied and busy myself. However, as time passed, I found myself continuously searching for her, without understanding why.
After she heroically saved me from those who attempted to kidnap me, she suddenly vanished, like a bubble bursting without any explanation. In the days to follow, I noticed that she completely disappeared, fueling my anger. What could have been her reason for vanishing?
And It was too late when I finally realized na may pagtingin ako sa kanya.
When she finally returned, I was conflicted, torn between feelings of happiness, anger, and frustration. The fact that she had vanished without a trace and then suddenly reappeared again only served to add to my irritation and confusion.
“How dare you.”
Her voice calling out to me brought me back to the present moment.
"Yes?" I respond, my heart skipping a beat at the sound of her voice.
"Ano 'yung tanong mo?"
"What are you taking those medications for?" I ask, irritation lacing my voice as I demand the truth.
